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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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